Distinguish between dead center and live center in a center lathe tool when this terms are used in the context of work holding in a lathe
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$\begingroup$ Workshop what. ? $\endgroup$– Solar MikeCommented Mar 1, 2020 at 17:47
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$\begingroup$ I have updated my question $\endgroup$– user24815Commented Mar 1, 2020 at 17:49
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A center holds the work during rotation at the tailstock end of the lathe. A live center is mounted in bearings and rotates with the work, while a dead center does not rotate - the work rotates about it.
Live center Rotates while dead centre center does not rotate..
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1$\begingroup$ the dead center is also preferred for high-precision work. $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 1, 2020 at 21:45
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A live centre is driven by the spindle. A dead centre is on the non drive side. A revolving dead centre is also on the non drive side but has bearings so that it can revolve with the workpiece.
